kalaia Keep Smooth – Day & Night Serum

Ingredients overview

Label order. Colour is our internal rating: green routine, yellow restricted or worth a look, red prohibited or high-risk, grey not yet decoded.

Ingredients are listed in label order; the order reflects the label only, not exact concentrations.

1. Water
2. C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
3. Sorbitan Laurate
4. C18-36 Acid Glycol Ester
5. C18-36 Acid Triglyceride
6. Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1
7. Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7
8. Diheptyl Succinate
9. Capryloyl Glycerin/Sebacic Acid Copolymer
10. Glycerin
11. Niacinamide
12. Maltodextrin
13. Swertia Chirata Extract
14. 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid
15. Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
16. Butylene Glycol
17. Sodium Citrate
18. Phenoxyethanol
19. Ethylhexylglycerin
20. Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
21. Citric Acid
22. Xanthan Gum
23. Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
24. Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
25. Coffea Arabica Leaf/Seed Extract
26. Jasminum Officinale Flower/Leaf Extract
27. Cinnamomum Cassia Bark Extract
28. Rose Extract
29. Prunus Armeniaca Fruit Extract
30. Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract
31. Glycine Soja Oil
32. Eugenia Caryophyllus Flower Extract
33. Cucumis Melo Cantalupensis Fruit Extract
34. Orchis Mascula Flower Extract
35. Cananga Odorata Flower Extract
36. Tocopheryl Acetate
37. Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate
38. Centella Asiatica Extract
39. Curcuma Longa Root Extract

Highlights

Free of alcoholFree of parabensFree of siliconesFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of formaldehyde releasersContains fragranceContains EU-26 allergensContains essential oilsContains animal-derived

Key ingredients

ANTIPLAQUE

Water

ANTIMICROBIAL

C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate

SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING

Sorbitan Laurate

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

C18-36 Acid Glycol EsterC18-36 Acid TriglycerideDiheptyl Succinate

SKIN CONDITIONING

Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1

SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS

Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7

Other ingredients

Capryloyl Glycerin/Sebacic Acid CopolymerGlycerinNiacinamideMaltodextrinSwertia Chirata Extract3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic AcidHydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate CopolymerButylene GlycolSodium CitratePhenoxyethanolEthylhexylglycerinAloe Barbadensis Leaf JuiceCitric AcidXanthan GumCaprylic/Capric TriglycerideCamellia Sinensis Leaf ExtractCoffea Arabica Leaf/Seed ExtractJasminum Officinale Flower/Leaf ExtractCinnamomum Cassia Bark ExtractRose ExtractPrunus Armeniaca Fruit ExtractPyrus Malus Fruit ExtractGlycine Soja OilEugenia Caryophyllus Flower ExtractCucumis Melo Cantalupensis Fruit ExtractOrchis Mascula Flower ExtractCananga Odorata Flower ExtractTocopheryl AcetateTetrasodium Glutamate DiacetateCentella Asiatica ExtractCurcuma Longa Root Extract

Skim through

Ingredients explained

Water

Primary solvent and base; requires preservative system to prevent microbial growth

C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate

C12-15 alkyl benzoate; emollient, emulsifier, and antistatic; aids stability and smoothness, moderate low comedogenicity.

Sorbitan Laurate

O/W emulsifier; low-comedogenic ester, verify emulsion stability.

C18-36 Acid Glycol Ester

Long-chain fatty acid polyglycol ester; mild thickener and emulsifier without soap feel, suitable for sensitive formulas.

C18-36 Acid Triglyceride

C18-36 acid triglyceride, non-mineral oil emollient and solvent, light feel; low comedogenicity.

Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1

Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1 for repair; requires lipid carrier, unstable in aqueous phase

Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7

Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7 boosts collagen; use 0.1–1%, formulate with lipid carriers

Diheptyl Succinate

Light emollient ester; refreshing non-greasy feel, often replaces heavier mineral oils.

Capryloyl Glycerin/Sebacic Acid Copolymer

Film-forming conditioner for hair/skin protection; hydrophobic, pair with water phase

Glycerin

Workhorse humectant at 3–10%; tacky at high levels, pair with occlusives

Niacinamide

Niacinamide at 2–5%; improves texture, controls oil, brightens; high levels may cause sensitivity

Maltodextrin

High-MW multifunctional excipient for thickening, binding, and emulsion stability; inert, non-penetrating conditioning.

Swertia Chirata Extract

Botanical humectant extract containing alkaloids; monitor irritation at high levels or in sensitive users.

3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid

Water-soluble Vitamin C derivative; more stable than ascorbic acid, sensitive to metals and alkali.

Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer

High-molecular-weight thickener and emulsion stabilizer; requires electrolytes or acid adjustment near isoelectric point for optimal performance.

Butylene Glycol

Polyol humectant and solvent at 1–5%; aids solubilization, light feel

Sodium Citrate

Sodium citrate for buffering and chelating; adjust pH, careful with strong acid reactions.

Phenoxyethanol

Broad-spectrum preservative at ≤1%; may irritate sensitive eye areas, often paired with ethylhexylglycerin

Ethylhexylglycerin

Mild conditioner and preservative booster at 0.5–1%; reduces preservative load, smooth feel

Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice

Natural humectant and soother with high water activity; requires preservative system, generally well-tolerated

Citric Acid

Buffer and chelator at 0.1–2%; adjusts pH, may irritate sensitive skin at low pH

Xanthan Gum

Natural thickener at 0.1–1%; provides gel texture, pH-stable, requires full hydration

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

Light occlusive and solvent at 1–10%; non-greasy feel, suitable for oily and combination skin

Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract

Green tea extract for antioxidant/astringent; contains caffeine, possible irritation in sensitive skin.

Coffea Arabica Leaf/Seed Extract

Coffee leaf/seed extract for fragrance and skin conditioning; contains caffeine, supports antioxidant/soothing.

Jasminum Officinale Flower/Leaf Extract

Jasmine flower/leaf extract for fragrance and conditioning; contains allergenic fragrances, caution in sensitive skin

Cinnamomum Cassia Bark Extract

Cinnamon bark for hair and fragrance; some allergens require labeling; watch oral dosage.

Rose Extract

Plant extract for aromatherapy and skin conditioning; verify allergen labeling.

Prunus Armeniaca Fruit Extract

Fruit extract rich in vitamins and enzymes for skin conditioning; prone to discoloration at high pH, add antioxidants

Pyrus Malus Fruit Extract

Apple fruit extract, polyphenols for conditioning and antioxidant; batch variation needs standardization

Glycine Soja Oil

Soybean oil emollient; prone to oxidation, needs antioxidants; suitable for dry skin

Eugenia Caryophyllus Flower Extract

Clove flower extract containing eugenol (allergen); astringent and antimicrobial properties; high concentrations may irritate oral mucosa.

Cucumis Melo Cantalupensis Fruit Extract

Cucumis melo cantalupensis fruit extract containing amino acids and vitamins for astringent and conditioning

Orchis Mascula Flower Extract

Orchis flower extract for soothing; polysaccharide-based, low irritancy, suitable for mild formulas

Cananga Odorata Flower Extract

Ylang-ylang extract; contains sensitizers; restricted by EU App III/347, manage allergens.

Tocopheryl Acetate

Vitamin E derivative antioxidant at 0.1–1%; more stable than tocopherol, store protected from light

Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate

Gluconate diacetate tetrasodium chelator; replaces EDTA, improves stability against metals

Centella Asiatica Extract

Centella asiatica extract for soothing/repair; low irritation, common in sensitive skin products.

Curcuma Longa Root Extract

Turmeric root extract, contains curcumin, colorant/antioxidant; high doses may sensitize.

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